Technical services, n.e.c.

Seed Bank Co., Ltd.

Seed Bank Co., Ltd.

We are a supplier of valuable microalgae strains for industrial and academic use. In particular, we have one of the most advanced technologies in Japan for producing novel microalgae strains from the environment. We also provide other services by taking advantage of the expertise and techniques in microalgae science that our members have acquired at Kyoto University and other research institutions. These include (1) offering advice on developing microalgae business plans and designing experiments, (2) providing guidance on microalgae cultivation techniques, and (3) evaluating microalgae strains using growth rates and produced substances as indicators. The specific application areas for our microalgae strains or related services are diverse, ranging from aquaculture, food, semiconductors, chemical materials, pet-related supplies, and rare metal recovery. In recent years, with the growing interest in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and carbon neutrality, we have seen an increase in inquiries from companies looking to seed new businesses with microalgae. In many cases, these companies lack microalgae knowledge and do not have the technology to produce and evaluate cultured strains—services that we provide as a comprehensive package.
Area of Interest
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Southeast Asia
  • China
  • East Asia (excluding China)
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SDGs we are working on
11.Sustainable cities and communities 13.Climate action 14.Life below water
Registered Keyword
Although microalgae are attracting attention as a renewable material that absorbs CO2, only about 30 species are currently in industrial use. This represents less than 0.0001% of the total number of microalgae species on Earth, which is said to be over 300,000. In other words, there is a vast amount of untapped resources in nature. The environment is full of microalgae and other microorganisms, but in most cases, they are not suitable for industrial use without isolation. At Seed Bank, our technology identifies useful microalgae from the environment one species at a time, through isolation, and transforms them into strains that are suitable for industrial use.